Gaggia GD Operating Instructions Manual

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53ENGLISH10 - MAINTENANCE AND USEFULADVICEIn order to ensure that the spouts (B) are kept clean and free ofany coffee deposits which may jeopardize yield, we advise thatbefore starting work in the morning that you put filter holder (D) inwith empty filter (while machine is hot) and operate the unit severaltimes.In this way any coffee dust which may have been deposited betweenthe metal filter (B) and the metal filter holder (A) are removed. Thisoperation must be repeated every day.Frequently check the filter holes (C) and remove any deposits.Should the water have been left in the ducts for a long time, it isnecessary to allow some water to flow through them in order toremove any deposits.It is a good idea to rinse the filters (C) and filter holders (D) everyday in hot water, or even better, place them in hot water and allowto soak for the whole night in order to dissolve any greasy coffeedeposits.It is advisable to leave the filter-holder cups inserted with the coffeedregs for the entire working day to ensure that the filter-holder isalways at optimum temperature.Do not cover the cup-warmer level with any fabrics or cloths etc.Do not use any abrasive or corrosive products for cleaning thebodywork.The steam nozzles must be cleaned immediately after use in orderto prevent the risk of the formation of any scale which may blockthe holes and to ensure that any drinks made subsequently do notabsorb any unpleasant odours.A SPOUT HOLDERB SPOUTC FILTERD FILTER HOLDERE SEALF UNIT COFFEEG CENTRAL SCREWH ALLEN SCREWSWeekly cleaning operationsCleaning of the unit and spouts: place a teaspoon of specific coffeemachine washing powder into the blind filter supplied with themachine and apply to the unit to be cleaned using the filter-holder.Press the unit delivery control button as for a normal coffeedispensing operation. Suspend delivery after 30 seconds and thenrepeat the operation 3-4 times. Rinse out the unit using a normalfilter and then undertake a few dispensing operations using wateronly. Then prepare a coffee in order to eliminate any unpleasantodours.Below-cup seal replacementSeal (E) needs to be replaced in the event that coffee leakage isnoted between unit (F) and filter-holder (G), or in the event that onclosing filter holder (D) the unit centre is greatly exceeded.Remove the spout (B) by loosening the central screw (G).Remove the spout holder (A) by loosening the two Allen screws(H).Then proceed to remove seal (E) using a screw driver.After removing the seal undertake to clean the slot and then re-assemble the new seal taking care to insert it with the chamferedpart turned upwards towards the unit itself.EFAHGCDBHFig.10.01